Some reving nostalgia! how will they stage those when all bikes are Epowered?

[p6x]

 

[gstallons]

Uhhhh... I can declare this sound will never be confused with noise .

[al_roethlisberger]

That's really an interesting assortment of vintage motorcycles, many of which I've never seen before 

But to answer as aspect of the question I think you are asking; I hope manufacturers do not feel the need to create fake engine noises for electric motorcycles of the future.

While the sound of the engines is inspiring, it is enjoyable to me because it is reflecting the genuine nature of the machine, not because I personally love all aspects of a loud internal combustion engine all the time    ...as I've gotten older, I'm actually becoming more and more attracted to quiet exhausts 

About 20 years ago I did something that is really not recommended for many reasons, where I killed the engine on my FJ1200 and coasted all the way down the mountain from Crater Lake in Oregon.  As I recall I had been really enjoying taking-in the quiet of the mountain, which I then obliterated by starting the FJ with its loud aftermarket exhaust, and then wondered what it might sound like to turn off the engine.  

It was great.  It was much like riding a big bicycle, with just the sound of the wind, tires, and chain... so serene 

I thought even then how cool it would be to have a silent motorcycle, to be even MORE a part of the outdoors, as motorcycling is often marketed to be.

So I actually look forward to the unique sounds of electric motorcycles.  And they won't be silent anyway.  There will still be plenty of mechanical noises, just those that are genuine to that machine!

And just like the amazing performance we are seeing now with the reintroduction of electric automobiles, I think we'll be astonished with the performance that electric motorcycles will eventually bring.

 

But there will always, or at least for the forseeable future, be a place for the ICE motorcycles and their own unique mechanical symphony 

 

[Speedfrog]

AGO!!     

[gstallons]

al , can you imagine a "Vrooom motor" sound coming from one of these e-bikes ? 

[al_roethlisberger]

1 hour ago, gstallons said:

al , can you imagine a "Vrooom motor" sound coming from one of these e-bikes ? 

 

Yeah, when I read an auto review that mentions "engine noises piped in via the stereo"... I just cringe.  How silly.

[Speedfrog]

On the other hand, no more fiddling with expensive whole new exhaust system, just push a button and pick any exhaust sound you’d like... but only after you’ve paid for your limited time subscription.  

[audiomick]

On 2/13/2023 at 6:59 PM, al_roethlisberger said:

But to answer....

...

So I actually look forward to the unique sounds of electric motorcycles.  And they won't be silent anyway.  There will still be plenty of mechanical noises, just those that are genuine to that machine!

And just like the amazing performance...

 

Al, nice post. My thoughts close enough to exactly.

 

On 2/14/2023 at 7:36 PM, al_roethlisberger said:

 

Yeah, when I read an auto review that mentions "engine noises piped in via the stereo"... I just cringe.  How silly.

How silly, indeed.

And the blokes at the factory internal seminar at a German car factory I did the sound for around fifteen years ago were so proud of having developed the system. I could hardly believe they were serious, but they were ....

[billgreenman1]

Think of the possibilities! A high revving 2stroke sounding e-car with slightly burnt oil incense piped in through the air conditioning! 😂

[docc]

I just knew I could find some of our references to the "VRROOM" motor in our archives . . .

From @footgoose ("batteries not included !" :

And @paulnaz coming clean on his e-motor thing . . .

[Speedfrog]

"Realistic Motor Sound" it sez on the tin... 

[docc]

25 minutes ago, Speedfrog said:

"Realistic Motor Sound" it sez on the tin... 

"VRROOM ", baby! This is not a new concept . . .

[Speedfrog]

Playing cards attached to the seat-stays of our bicycles with clothespins =>=> "Braap-Braap"... that's how it all starded!! 

[gstallons]

I found the Vrroommm bicycle ad but wasn't smart enough or could remember how to put it up here.

 Also , we would buy the baseball cards , throw away the hard piece of gum and clip the cards to the bike not caring if it were Bob Gibson giving his life for my listening pleasure or anyone else .  Also , we learned to tie ballons to the same spot . Not as good but annoying just the same.

[paulnaz]

 I'm still working on getting that Odyssey battery in there.    Need more range.

  Paul B